Heartbreak Ridge (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, Heartbreak Ridge is an action, comedy, drama and war film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 130 minutes. “...the scars run deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
Who’s in it. Heartbreak Ridge stars Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sgt. Tom 'Gunny' Highway, Marsha Mason as Aggie, Everett McGill as Major Malcolm A. Powers and Moses Gunn as Staff Sergeant Webster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Heartbreak Ridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartbreak Ridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartbreak Ridge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbreak Ridge (1986)?
- In US, Heartbreak Ridge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heartbreak Ridge worth watching?
- Heartbreak Ridge holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbreak Ridge?
- Heartbreak Ridge stars Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason, Everett McGill, Moses Gunn and Mario Van Peebles.
- When was Heartbreak Ridge released?
- Heartbreak Ridge was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.